65 12 240 Removing and installing digital radio (IBOS)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection), refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: Follow instructions for handling optical fibres, refer to 61 00 ... NOTES ON HANDLING OPTICAL FIBERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left, refer to 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Release nuts (1) and remove bracket with digital radio (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Nuts (1) And Removing Bracket With Digital Radio (2)

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Release screws (1) and disconnect plug connections (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws (1) And Disconnecting Plug Connections (2)

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